Watch it, Hawk
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THE HAWK quite rightly pointed out (CM, April 16) that whilst the LDoY was running under CM sponsorship it culminated each year in an "esoteric final in the backwoods". The undoubted exemplary driving skills and behaviour of the contestants impressed the judges and the public, but there were, alas, all too few of the latter.
Surely, the point that should be made is that by including the LDoY in the Grand Prix meeting, the event reaches far wider public which, in turn, cannot fail to be Impressed with the skills of the drivers taking part.
Further, It is clearly ridiculous to suggest that race-track verve in controlled conditions should in any way equate with motorway madness. After all, car racing has been with us for many years and — at least, to my knowledge — no parallel criticisms have ever been raised in connection with this sport.
Come on Hawk, give the uplifted LDoY a chance. Keep your beady eye on it and let's have your views afterwards.
JOHN HAIGH Marketing Manager Multipart Leyland